Brain Function can Recover after a Year of Abstinence from MethamphetamineAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, Mental Health, MethBy Promises AustinFebruary 2, 2020A new study shows that it takes at least one year for brain functions to improve in methamphetamine users. It supports the idea that brain function can recover after a year of abstinence from methamphetamine. These findings should help recovering abusers and their families understand that it can take an extended period of time for…
Long Term Effects of MethAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, MethBy Promises AustinDecember 13, 2019In 2017, 19.7 million Americans ages 12 and older met the criteria for a substance abuse disorder. Long term effects of meth can lead to not only addiction and physical dependency, but also an untimely death. Taking too much meth at once, which is more likely to occur if you are an intravenous user, can…
Side Effects of MethAddiction Treatment, Drug Addiction Info, MethBy Promises AustinOctober 10, 2019Methamphetamine increases the dopamine levels in the brain. This is the body’s feel-good chemical. However, abusing the drug leads to several side effects of meth. Here’s what you might expect. Physical Side Effects of Meth Abuse Consistent use of the drug can lead to impaired neurons in the brain. This is of particular importance because…
How to Help a Meth AddictMethBy Promises AustinFebruary 16, 2019Meth addiction often leads to disturbing symptoms that can make families feel helpless and put meth addicts at serious risk for health and legal problems. Families often describe noticeable physical changes in their meth addicted loved one as a cause for great concern. They also report that their loved one is doing “crazy things they…
How Methamphetamine Use Affects Your LooksMethBy Promises AustinMay 30, 2018Of all the drugs that alter a person’s looks, methamphetamine (meth) causes the most overt visible signs of abuse. Meth abuse wreaks havoc on the entire body, destroying tissues and blood vessels and inhibiting the body’s ability to repair itself. The effects of meth include a decrease in appetite, resulting in muscle degradation, unhealthy loss…
What Are the Effects of Meth on the Brain?MethBy Promises AustinJanuary 6, 2017Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant drug known for its ability to trigger serious addiction. People who use meth undergo a series of short- and long-term changes in their normal brain activity. These changes can alter the behavior of meth users, as well as certain aspects of their basic body function. Fortunately, ongoing abstinence from the…
Reducing the Risk of Meth Use in the Gay CommunityMethBy Promises AustinApril 25, 2016Methamphetamine use among gay men may have decreased somewhat since its height in the 1990s, but it is still a major problem among this subset of the LGBTQ community. Treating and reducing use of this dangerous illegal drug remains a priority for a group of people disproportionately affected by drug abuse and addiction. Crystal meth…
The Effects of Methamphetamine on Women’s HealthMethBy Promises AustinApril 15, 2016Methamphetamine, or meth for short, causes a lot of negative health effects both in the short term and with long-term use in both men and women. For women, though, there are particular health effects that make meth especially harmful. Meth is one of the most addictive substances of abuse, and there is no such thing…
How Does Meth Affect Women?MethBy Promises AustinJune 16, 2015Methamphetamine is a serious and dangerous drug. More commonly called meth, it is one of the top 10 most addictive drugs and causes long-lasting physical and mental health side effects. Meth use among women has been rising, and the consequences are serious. Young women, pregnant women and even middle-aged women are using this harmful drug.…
What Are the Best Treatments for Amphetamine Overdoses?MethBy Promises AustinMay 14, 2015A team of American researchers has identified several treatments that can help people recover from various symptoms of an amphetamine overdose or an overdose triggered by an amphetamine-related substance. Amphetamines are powerful stimulants that can produce a range of serious, severe or life-threatening symptoms related to the onset of an overdose. In a study review…
